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Is PLU a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$142,567 Avg Total Cost

Pacific Lutheran University Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a PLU degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the PLU annual value report below.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 30% National Quality
Expensive Price

Pacific Lutheran University is ranked #1,999 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Pacific Lutheran University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1999 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  10.80 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $142,567 in Total

The average PLU student's degree will cost an estimated $142,567. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $34,271 and a typical 4.16 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$34,271
Average Years to Graduate4.16
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$142,567

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average PLU net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on PLU cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$140,284 In-State With Aid
$254,426 Avg Cost No Aid
4.16 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how PLU value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$254,426#0F
All Students$142,567#1,999F
Only Students Receiving Aid$140,284#1,752D-
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$254,426#F
All Students$142,567#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$140,284#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Washington.

About 100% of PLU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what PLU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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